Record Speed States Near Approval Of 18 Year Vote
Illinois completed ratification reaching 35 states with five more expected to act. If 38 states approve, 18 year olds gain voting rights in all elections, potentially making the 26th Amendment law. The final pace mirrors the swift 1800s rush to ratification.
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New Debate On Liquor Expected
RALEIGH AP A second House debate on statewide liquor by the drink appears certain after the House Finance Committee approved the bill. Rep Dwight Quinn committee endorsed it along with the ABC Committee. The measure would allow 100 counties to hold local option referendums on selling mixed drinks from 1.6 ounce bottles.
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Senate approves bill banning automatic gas pump cutoffs
North Carolina Senate passed legislation outlawing automatic gas pump cutoffs and requiring attendants at all stations. The bill, sponsored by Sen. John Burney, moves to the House after amendments that mandate manual dispensing. Debate featured clashes with Sen. George Wood and a second amendment backed by Sen. Herman Moore.
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